Prest v. American Bankers Life Assurance Co.

Alexander, J. *

Christine S. Prest appeals an order of the Pierce County Superior Court vacating a default judgment that had been entered in her favor and against the American Bankers Life Assurance Company (Bankers). She claims that the trial court abused its discretion in granting the motion. We agree with Prest and reverse.

On August 4, 1989, Christine Prest applied for mortgage insurance from Bankers to ensure that her home mortgage payments would continue to be made in the event she became disabled and unable to work. In order to obtain an insurance policy from Bankers, Prest had to…